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Hotel The Designers HongdaevsImperial Palace Seoul
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Imperial Palace Seoul is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel The Designers Hongdae. Imperial Palace Seoul comes in at 75 with approval from 5 sources including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Hotel The Designers Hongdae
Lonely Planet
373-9 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul 121-210, South Korea
From $40/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Eighteen designers were given free reign to decorate the suites at this sophisticated love motel, tucked off the main road." Full review
Imperial Palace Seoul
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Fodor's Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
248-7 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-010, South Korea
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "Don’t be fooled by the cheesy stylings of the lobby; rooms are almost unbearably opulent, filled with antique lamps, oil paintings and other mementos of the owner’s... trips abroad."
Michelin Guide "An upmarket hotel with extravagant decor, defined as "the elegance of antique European style"."
Fodor's "For a decidedly Korean take on a lavish European hotel, look no further than the Imperial Palace." Full review
Lonely Planet "A name like this raises expectations, but they are all met at Seoul’s most luxurious hotel." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxurious five-star stay at a grand, European-style hotel with sauna and rooftop golf course, located in the stylish Gangnam area - breakfast included." Full review
